Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Dept

CaroMont Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Carolina is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to manage pharmaceutical care, with a focus on emergency department patients. The role involves mentoring pharmacy staff and coordinating medication-related information. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, current NC pharmacy license, and experience in emergency medicine. Certification as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner is also required within six months. This position offers an opportunity to influence patient care and improve quality measures.

Qualifications

• Current NC pharmacy license required; Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.
• Board certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) required after 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication-related information for patients in emergency department.
• Mentor pharmacy staff, residents, and students.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical care within the assigned specialty.

Skills

Excellent communication and teaching skills

Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology

Considerable skill in performing pharmacy procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy

Completion of accredited PGY1 residency program or equivalent clinical experience

Job description

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of duties to help meet the pharmaceutical needs of the organization and its patients focusing on management of emergency department patients. Provides medication-related information to physicians, staff, and community. Serves as a liaison to assigned patient care areas with responsibility for outcomes including patient satisfaction and quality measures. Mentors and educates pharmacy staff, residents, and students in area(s) of specialty. Coordinates delivery of pharmaceutical care within the assigned specialty by serving as the subject matter expert for order sets, patient care protocols, policy development / revision, and multidisciplinary rounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from a recognized college or university; current NC pharmacy license required; Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.
• Completion of accredited PGY1 residency program or 5 years of equivalent clinical experience required; emergency medicine specialty residency preferred.
• Board certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) required after at least 6 months in the position with successful credentialing through the medical staff / NCBOP.
• Must meet ASHP preceptor criteria.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology, procedures, and policies.
• Knowledge of quality measures.
• Considerable skill in performing pharmacy procedures; Considerable ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS is required within 120 days of start, or first available course offered by CaroMont, whichever occurs later.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability